Martin® Air Cannon

Maintenance Instructions
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Martin® Hurricane
Air Cannon

Martin® Tornado
Air Cannon

Operator’s Manual
M3747
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MARTIN ENGINEERING HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR: DAMAGE DUE TO
CONTAMINATION OF THE MATERIAL; USER’S FAILURE TO INSPECT, MAINTAIN AND TAKE
REASONABLE CARE OF THE EQUIPMENT; INJURIES OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM USE OR
APPLICATION OF THIS PRODUCT CONTRARY TO INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN. MARTIN ENGINEERING’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT SHOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE.
Observe all safety rules given herein along with owner and Government standards and regulations. Know
and understand lockout/tagout procedures as defined by American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
z244.1-1982, American National Standard for Personnel Protection - Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources -
Minimum Safety Requirements and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Federal
Register, Part IV, 29 CFR Part 1910, Control of Hazardous Energy Source (Lockout/Tagout); Final Rule.

The following symbols may be used in this manual:

! DANGER
Danger: Immediate hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death.

! WARNING
Warning: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in personal injury.

! CAUTION
Caution: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in product or property damages.

IMPORTANT
Important: Instructions that must be followed to ensure proper installation/operation of equipment.

NOTE
Note: General statements to assist the reader.
 Table of Contents

Section Page
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Martin Hurricane Air Cannon Main Piston & Basket Rebuild Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Martin® Air Cannon Exhaust Valve Repair Kit Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1 Martin® Hurricane Air Cannon Main Piston Rebuild Kit, P/N 38426 . . . . . . . . 4
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2 Martin Hurricane Air Cannon Exhaust Valve, P/N 38071 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Martin® Tornado Air Cannon BB2 Exhaust Valve Rebuild Kit, P/N 38137-2 . . 12
4 Martin® Tornado Air Cannon BB4 Exhaust Valve Rebuild Kit, P/N 38137-4 . . 13
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5 Martin Tornado Air Cannon BB6 Exhaust Valve Rebuild Kit, P/N 38137-6 . . 14

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 Martin® Hurricane Air Cannon Main Piston & Basket Rebuild Instructions
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IMPORTANT
Read entire section before beginning work. All safety
rules defined in your air cannon’s documentation, and
all owner/employer safety rules, must be strictly
followed when installing and servicing this equipment.
1
1
! DANGER
Turn off and lock out/tag out air supply and energy
source before blasting air cannon to prevent air
cannon from refilling.
Do not open door/port or enter structure before
turning off compressed air source, locking out
controls, purging line pressure, and venting air from
tank. Opening structure door while cannon is
operational can kill you.
1. Turn off and lock out/tag out energy source according to American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
z244.1-1982 and Federal Register, Volume 54, Number 169, Part IV, 29 CFR Part 1910.
2. Blast air cannon to remove air from tank. If tank has a relief valve, pull ring to make sure air stored in
cannon has been released.
3. Close safety slide gate if equipped with one. If air cannon has an open discharge port, make sure you
are safely isolated from free flowing material or hazards inside the discharge area.
4. Disconnect air lines.
5. Remove bolts from valve assembly.
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 6. Remove the valve from tank.
7. Remove 1/4-in. bolts that hold basket to exhaust valve.
8. Remove old lower basket assembly.

6 7 8

IMPORTANT
All o-ring mating surfaces need to be clean and smooth
for an air tight seal. Apply a small amount of grease to
o-rings to ensure o-rings stay secure in the o-ring
groove during assembly. Make sure o-rings are not
pinched during reassembly.
9. Install new lower basket kit. See Figure 1 for a list of components.
10. Install o-ring on exhaust valve.

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10

#166 O-Ring

11. Align bolt holes and install 1/4-in. bolts.

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12. Apply a small amount of grease to bearing basket o-rings (#169) and install o-rings.
13. Apply a small amount of grease to discharge tube o-rings (#425).

12 13

#169 O-Ring #425 O-Ring

14. Inspect the interior of the air cannon.

15. Install valve assembly onto discharge tube.

14 15

Discharge
Tube

16. Install compression washers and bolts.

17. Connect air lines and check for leaks.

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Fill Line

Control Line

18. Move the safety slide gate to the open position and install pin.
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19. Slowly pressurize the air cannon and check for leaks.
20. Pressurize the air cannon and test fire to make sure all connections are correct.
21. The Martin® Hurricane Air Cannon is now ready for operation. Watch air gauge when cannon is fired.
The needle should drop to “zero” instantly. The exhaust port elbows should be pointing down, so dirt
does not fall into the exhaust valve.

2 3 4 5 6

Figure 1. Martin® Hurricane Air Cannon Main Piston Rebuild Kit, P/N 38426
Item Description Qty Item Description Qty
1 Spring Bumper Pad 2 4 Basket 1
2 Compression Spring 1 5 O-Ring #169 1
3 Piston 1 6 O-Ring #425 2

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 Martin® Air Cannon Exhaust Valve Repair Kit Instructions
1. Remove lever cap and pipe elbows.
2. Hold woodruff key, supplied in the kit, in the valve stem slot using locking pliers. Remove the flat head
screw from the valve stem. Usually a quick hit with a dead blow hammer will break the threadlocker
adhesive free.
3. Disassemble the rest of the exhaust valve, and check for wear on the piston pocket and valve stem seat.
4. Clean all areas of the exhaust valve.

Valve
Stem Seat

Pocket

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 5. Drive out bearing sleeve using a standard (7/16”) deep well socket.
6. Press in new bearing sleeve using the next size socket (1/2”) on the bearing and lightly tapping with
the dead blow hammer.

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 7. Insert woodruff key into key way in valve stem. Tap the key with a hammer to press it into key way.
8. Insert air inlet valve into valve body cap.
9. Insert compression spring and piston into valve body cap.
10. Hold the key using locking pliers while tightening the screw. Tighten the screw to 12 ft-lbs.
11. Insert lip seal into valve body cap. Make sure orientation of lip seal is correct.

Cap Screw

Washer
Lip Seal

Piston

Compression Spring

Valve Body Cap

Air Inlet Valve

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12. Insert the urethane bumper into the hub using a dead blow hammer.
13. Remove the woodruff key. It is only to be used for assembly purposes.

Remove Key
After Assembly

14. Install elbows pointing down during service, so material will not collect in the exhaust valve. The
elbow connections should be snug, but still adjustable. Install manual lever cap and tighten the cap
screws to12 ft-lbs.

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15. Operate the manual lever to ensure the valve stem has a full range of movement. There should be a tight
fit around the valve stem and seat. Apply a small amount of grease on the plunger for operating the
manual lever.

16. The Martin® Air Cannon Exhaust Valve is now ready for service.

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8

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24

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25

Figure 2. Martin® Hurricane Air Cannon Exhaust Valve, P/N 38071

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 Item Description Qty
1 Valve Body Cap 1
2 Bearing Sleeve 1
3 Compression Spring 1.937 OD 1
4 Piston 1
5 Lip Seal Puck 1
6 Air Inlet Valve with Brass Seat 1
7 Washer Compression 1/4 7
8 Screw HHC 1/4-20NC x 7/8 ZP 7
9 Plunger 1
10 O-Ring #150 2.862 ID x 1.03 CS 1
11 Top Cap 1
12 O-Ring #206 .484 ID x .139 CS 1
13 Handle 1
14 Slotted Spring Pin 1/4 x 1-1/4 SS 1
15 Quick Release Pin 1/4 x 1.63 ZP 1
16 Screw HHC 1/4-20NC x 1 ZP 6
17 Urethane Bumper 1
18 Spring Bumper Pad 2
19 Compression Spring 1
20 4.00” Piston Assembly 1
21 O-Ring #166 6.737 ID x .094 CS 1
22 Basket 1
23 Street Elbow 1.00” 90 degree 2
24 Hex Socket Plug 3/8 1
25 O-Ring #425 4.500 ID x .275 CS 2
26 O-Ring #169 7.487 ID x .103 CS 1

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Figure 3. Martin® Tornado Air Cannon BB2 Exhaust Valve Rebuild Kit, P/N 38137-2
Item Description Qty
1 Bearing Sleeve 1
2 Compression Spring 1.50 OD 302 SS 1
3 Piston 1
4 O-Ring #225 1.86 ID x .139 1
5 Air Inlet Valve 1
6 Screw FHSHCS 1/4-20NC x .75 1
7 O-Ring #229 2-3/8 ID x .139 CS 1
8 O-Ring 3-3/4 ID Viton 1
9 Key Woodruff 1

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6 5
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4
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Figure 4. Martin® Tornado Air Cannon BB4 Exhaust Valve Rebuild Kit, P/N 38137-4
Item Description Qty
1 Bearing Sleeve 1
2 Compression Spring 1.937 OD 1
3 Piston 1
4 Lip Seal Puck 1
5 Air Inlet Valve 1
6 Screw HHC 1/4-20NC x 7/8 1
7 Washer Compression 1/4 1
8 O-Ring #150 2.862 ID x .103 CS 1
9 Urethane Bumper 1
10 O-Ring #166 6.737 ID x .094 CS 1
11 Key Woodruff 1

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7

6 5
2
4
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Figure 5. Martin® Tornado Air Cannon BB6 Exhaust Valve Rebuild Kit, P/N 38137-6
Item Description Qty
1 Bearing Sleeve 1
2 Compression Spring 1.937 OD 1
3 Piston 1
4 Lip Seal Puck 1
5 Air Inlet Valve 1
6 Screw HHC 1/4-20NC x 7/8 1
7 Washer Compression 1/4 1
8 O-Ring #150 2.862 ID x .103 CS 1
9 O-Ring #275 10.484 ID x .139 CS 1
10 Key Woodruff 1

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